Emerald ash borer found on Mount Desert Island
The emerald ash borer, an invasive insect and threat to Maine ash trees, was confirmed on Mount Desert Island.
The Pagosa Springs SUN2d
Report: Outbreaks of forest pests spread during warm year
The annual forest health report, released by the Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS), assesses the condition of Colorado’s ...
Colorado Public Radio4d
A notorious, tree-chewing pest could be making a comeback in Colorado
Colorado’s popular recreation areas were hit especially hard by the epidemic. Out of about 4.1 million acres of pine forests ...
Earth.com12d
Extreme weather is pushing nature toward a breaking point
A new model predicts how extreme weather events can reduce the value of forests, crops, and nature-based activities.
EurekAlert!1y
Figure 1: Plant-plant communication between damaged plants and intact neighboring plants (IMAGE)
Plants release VOCs into the atmosphere when damaged by insects. Intact neighboring plants sense VOCs and activate pre-emptive defense responses against the insects. Figure 2: Ca2+ signals in ...